wui4 cing4回程
Jyutpingwui4 cing4
Yalewùih chìhng
Definition
Return journey; the trip back to one's starting point.
neutraltraveltransport
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the journey back to the starting point, often used in the context of travel itineraries or daily commutes. It is frequently paired with transport related terms like 機票 or 車票 to clarify the second leg of a round trip. While it sounds slightly more formal than just saying 返去, it is standard in both spoken and written Cantonese.
Examples
Remember to buy some souvenirs on your return trip.
Have you bought the return flight ticket yet?
Related words
Common phrases
return flight ticket
return train or bus ticket
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 返屋企, which specifically refers to going home. Use 回程 when discussing the logistics or the duration of the journey back, rather than the act of arriving at a residence.
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Grammar guides
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